We present a search for neutral hydrogen (HI) emission from optically
identified dwarf galaxy candidates in the larger M 81 group area.
Of 136 candidates, 68
galaxies have been detected (this corresponds to a detection rate
of ~ 49%). Most of the detected galaxies are background
objects and fail to be classified as dwarfs. Many known dwarfs
in the M 81 group have been detected, but no new members have been
discovered.